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Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A room with a wooden floor, a dark-colored bookshelf with plates, a yellow cushion, and a small chair.
A modern house with a deck, a chimney, and a large window overlooking a grassy yard.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, and a brick fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Daylesford
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford & District Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location

Unbelievable - cottage charm AND water views!.

Beautiful 3 bedroom, renovated and extended miners cottage, just metres from Lake Daylesford.

Scenic views from the living room and just a leisurely walk to many of Daylesford's cafés, fine eateries, boutiques and galleries. Just metres from the Lakehouse and the iconic Boathouse and Bookbarn.

Huge outdoor deck, BBQ, gas heater and dining table overlooking the lake.

3 bedrooms, with luxury handmade linen.

2 living areas with comfy sofas to curl up in.

Industrial lighting.

Fully equipped kitchen with s/steel appliances.

Central heating and air-conditioning.

Internet Access plus Netflix and Stan.

A "two night minimum stay" applies - this is applicable to all guests.

A "three night minimum stay" applies on all "long" weekends, and this is applicable to all guests.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9155405
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hepburn Regional Park and Eganstown Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and Daylesford Spa Country Railway. Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Daylesford - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Daylesford & District Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Convent Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lavandula Trattoria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya bakery & cafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Daylesford and Central Springs Mineral Reserve. Daylesford & District Museum and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre are also within 15 minutes. Daylesford Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous location and set up

Thoroughly recommend Waterside Cottage - loved our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad you loved your stay at Waterside Cottage, Mardi. Thank you for your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Thank you Tony. Super stay and beautiful cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Rosemarie for your very kind review....we hope you can visit again .... cheers Tony & Jenny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is everything it says it is online and the property manager is so helpful… thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lovely cottage

Very clean ,very comfortable , great location.We will stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Love to see you at Waterside Cottage again in the future, Ann
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls weekend away

We loved our stay at waterfront cottage in Daylesford. Clean, cosy and comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you Carmel for your very kind review!....we are so happy that you enjoyed what the Cottage, & Daylesford in general, has to offer....Cheers Tony & Jenny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage in a perfect location

Thanks Tony and Jen for another lovely weekend in your beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Debra....so sorry for the late response, but thank you so much for your kind review....you are welcome anytime...cheers Tony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas break

Everything we needed in a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Cottage

Tony is the perfect host and this is the perfect cottage for a weekend getaway. It's a place I always look forward to going back to. Thanks for another lovely getaway weekend Tony!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Thank you Debra for your very kind review… cheers Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place with absolutely everything you could need- down to most complete bathroom cabinet I've seen! Host was terrific, and very informative. Very restful, just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect Daylesford stay ♥️

Waterside Cottage is the perfect stay for our annual girls weekend away. Gorgeous cottage charm and beautifully furnished with everything you need to enjoy a cosy, relaxing get away! Great value, and the hosts are very accommodating and friendly. We hope to continue to return to this beautiful cottage for many years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Nicole for revisiting Waterside Cottage. So glad you enjoyed your stay so much. Cottage charm, water views and the close proximity to all the sights of Daylesford makes for a relaxing break with friends. We would welcome you back anytime, Cheers Jen and Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chillout vibes

Great place with lovely furnishings and amenities. Would happily stay here again. Thanks Tony for making the process so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage, well equipped in a gorgeous location

Beautiful cottage, well equipped in a gorgeous location. This was the perfect place for our winter weekend escape. Thanks Tony and Jen for hosting us at this wonderful place. Kerrin and Jennie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Winter is always a good time to visit Daylesford, Kerrin. A warm cottage and beautiful pure linen bedding make it hard to leave. There are many attractions in and around Daylesford that can be enjoyed in all weather, so that makes for a fun stay. Hope to see you back soon, cheers Tony and Jen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Picture perfect!

With such comfort, attention to detail and the beautiful view we had a lovely weekend. The tasteful design elements mixed with so many home comforts made this the perfect getaway. So beautifully presented. Can't wait to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Love the title of your review Carmel, Picture Perfect. We have enjoyed renovating, designing and presenting this house on Lake Daylesford. Glad you loved it and we would love you to have a return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

The cottage was perfect for getting ready before our daughters wedding and relaxing afterwards. Everything that we needed was there and it was such a beautiful location. Would certainly return to spend more time in Daylesford when we were less busy. Thank you Tony for the ease of check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort Cottage

We just loved this cottage and it was beautifully appointed with everything anyone could need. A perfect position, with a view over the lake and the walking track right out the back. Very warm and cosy for a gorgeous winter getaway. I would highly recommend it and we plan to go back again when the weather warms up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you Danielle for your very kind review. We do hope you can return when the weather has improved!…. Kind regards… Tony & Jenny
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Position perfect

We stayed 4 nights at this wonderfully presented property with all the comforts imaginable. The little extra goodies provided added that special touch. The view to the lake is so relaxing and the position is quiet and handy to all the best Daylesford has to offer. We would definitely recommend Waterside Cottage and would love to stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Roslyn for your beautiful comments about our house on the Lake. The view is stunning and very relaxing, so hard to go out and take advantage of all Daylesford has to,offer. We would love to have you to stay again as you left the cottage as n a lovely tidy state. Cheers Jen and Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy & homely cottage

A lovely weekend getaway at the cosy cottage. Very warm, well designed & decorated with a very homely feeling. Beautiful view over the lake & a few steps to walking path around the lake. Highly recommend for a couple or group of friends. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Serena, thank you for your very kind review, and we are particularly pleased that the Cottage met your expectations. Considering the very wet weekend you experienced, it is pleasing to hear that you were all comfortable, and able to enjoy the lake views and the walking track. Thank you for leaving the Cottage in such a clean condition...you are welcome anytime....Cheers Tony & Jenny.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage

We had a fantastic girls weekend at Waterside Cottage. It is immaculately decorated and presented, the beds and couches are very comfy and the view from the deck is stunning. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay. The location allows for easy access to the lake and is walking distance into the town centre. We will definitely return to Waterside Cottage next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
We would love to have you return next year, Fiona. So glad you liked the decor and particularly the cow skins. Thank you for leaving the cottage as you found it.. Cheers Jenny and Tony
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Thank you to Tony and Jenny for a truly wonderful stay. The cottage is beautifully furnished and styled. We enjoyed relaxing on the deck, feeding the geese in the mornings and appreciated the short walk along the lake to The Boathouse for breakfast. A nice added touch was a bookshelf full of great books and an excellent selection of coffee table books to look through. Very comfy beds amazing views of the lake. Couldn't ask for more, we will be back next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much Rachel, we really appreciate your comments. We love having repeat guests. cheers Jen and Tony
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, beautiful and functional design

This house is perfectly located on the lake and away from the main road. It is designed and furnished beautifully, crisp linens, strong water pressure, functional and decorative lighting, a kitchen designed for cooking and sharing. I hope they keep the price as it stands, it is worth every cent. And the hosts were available if we needed them.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad you liked Waterside Cottage and it's wonderful position on Lake Daylesford, we love how quiet it is on Leggatt Street too. We had great fun designing and decorating the house to be a comfortable destination, so very happy you like it. Thank you for the very nice review. Cheers Jen nad Tony
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for us

Waterside Cottage was the perfect location for our needs. The cottage had all the facilities that one would expect, and more. It was lovely to wake up in the morning, walk out the back door and do a circuit of the lake before breakfast at the Boathouse Café (only 2 mins walk). We would certainly recommend this property to anyone else (and already have ....to the airline check-in staff prior to our flight home).
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much Audrey for your kind comments....really appreciated...cheers Jen & Tony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside dream

My friend and I had a lovely stay at Waterside Cottage. It had everything we needed to make us feel comfortable; beautifully renovated but still with a cosy, welcoming feel. We enjoyed the gorgeous view of the lake from the balcony, relaxed with a glass of wine and escaped the real world. Just a short walk from the Boathouse restaurant and from the town centre, it was the perfect location. The owner was fabulous, the booking was so easy and every query was answered immediately. Our only regret::: that we didn’t stay longer. Absolute dream!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Rae.....Thank you for your very kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage, and it's convenient location to many of the Daylesford offerings. The quite, peaceful location does give our guests a great opportunity to really unwind and relax, and many previous guests have also stated that they "wished they could have stayed longer". Thank you for leaving the cottage as you did - you are welcome anytime, and we hope to welcome you and your daughters in the near future. Cheers Tony and Jenny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What a gem!

This cottage has all the things you need for a peaceful, relaxing get away. The cottage has all the amenities to cater for your needs. It has a fabulous deck overlooking the lake, so you can watch the ducks and geese drift by. At night you can either chill out with a book or get stuck into catching up on some binge watching on TV. Location is ideal, beautiful walk into town, 10 mins, so close enough and far enough as well. We were here for a girl's weekend and loved it so much, we are back again next year. Well done on making this such a cosy inviting space. Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Alison for your very kind review, and thank you for leaving the cottage in such a clean condition....you are welcome anytime...cheers Tony & Jenny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Waterside Cottage

We just enjoyed another lovely girly weekend away in Daylesford staying at the beautiful Waterside Cottage. We never tire of the gorgeous location - best lake view in Daylesford from the sunken lounge and back decking. Even on a cold, wet, wintery day, the outlook is unbeatable from this warm, cosy cottage. It is equipped with everything you need, and finished with the highest quality of furnishings and beautiful decor! Tony and Jen, (the property managers/owners) provided great communication and went out of their way to make sure you have everything you need to settle in and enjoy your stay. Make sure you check out this little gem- you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Nicole, thank you for your very kind review. Even though the weather was atrocious on the Saturday, you were still able to appreciate the "simplicity" of the Cottage, and enjoy the views of the wild weather across the lake. Thank you also for leaving the Cottage in such a clean condition....you are welcome anytime! Cheers Tony & Jen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing experience!

I recently enjoyed a wonderful 2 night stay at this lovely cottage with friends. We were blown away by the amenities provided, the quality of the furnishings and the fittings and the most amazing location. So close to everything - the view of the Lake was so lovely to enjoy from the sunken lounge. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and although you don't get to meet them, instructions were easy to follow and any communication was always very prompt. We really enjoyed the games and books provided, thank-you. We had a cold and wintery weekend, but the Cottage was always warm and cosy with many throw rugs to snuggle up on the comfy couch with. If you are looking for a beautiful, comfortable and well equipped property for your time in Daylesford, I couldn't recommend Waterside Cottage more highly We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay at Waterside Cottage, and thank you very much for your kind comments. We enjoy our role as hosts and especially like to hear feedback. As the cottage is quite newly renovated we are making improvements all the time and love to hear that our efforts are appreciated. Happy you enjoyed the book collection and games. Welcome back any time, Nicole.

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